nuzzle — to gently rub or push against someone or something with the nose and mouth
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to gently rub or push against someone or something with the nose and mouth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnʌzəl/
Example Sentences
- My dog nuzzles my face every morning like a furry alarm clock.
- The horse nuzzled the girl's pocket, hoping to find carrots.
- She nuzzled against her boyfriend's shoulder during the movie.
nuzzle
VERB[/ˈnʌzəl/]
to gently rub or push against someone or something with the nose and mouth
to gently rub or push against someone or something with the nose and mouth
Even with a muzzle, love finds a way to nuzzle through every puzzle!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Nuzzle derived in the 15th century from the Middle English word 'nose', originally meaning 'to dig with the nose'. The term evolved from observations of pigs rooting in the ground with their snouts, and gradually expanded to encompass affectionate gestures and close physical contact.
Breakdown
nose + -le (diminutive suffix forming a verb meaning 'to use the nose' or 'to do something in the manner of a nose').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog nuzzles my face every morning like a furry alarm clock.”
“The horse nuzzled the girl's pocket, hoping to find carrots.”
“She nuzzled against her boyfriend's shoulder during the movie.”
“The baby elephant nuzzled its mother's trunk like saying 'I love you, mom!'”
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